Prepare against Stavros Lazaridis
GRC · World #15,114 classical · FIDE ID 4200373
When preparing against Stavros Lazaridis, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 42.9% over 21 games.
Our database contains 141 games by Stavros Lazaridis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Stavros Lazaridis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stavros Lazaridis before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,105 | 2,214 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,043 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,065 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 51 | 35 | 55 | 36.2% |
| As White | 71 | 26 | 16 | 29 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 70 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stavros Lazaridis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stavros Lazaridis's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 98.6% | 48.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Lazaridis usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lazaridis usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lazaridis usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lazaridis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 96.9% | 51.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 71.4% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Stavros Lazaridis's chess games
All 141 games by Stavros Lazaridis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 51 wins, 35 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B64 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,489 | 13th Heraklion Gazi Open | B12 |
| Jul 2019 | Dmitry Stets | 2,371 | 42nd Aegean Open | B63 |
| Jul 2019 | Matthias De Wachter | 2,348 | 42nd Aegean Open | A38 |
| Jan 1984 | Alkis Martidis | 2,320 | Athens | D94 |
| Jul 2019 | Grigorios Drakoulakos | 2,240 | 42nd Aegean Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U21 | 1983 | 13 | 4 | 2,136 |
| 13th Heraklion Gazi Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,083 |
| Aegean Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,102 |
| Heraklio Open | 2001 | 8 | 5 | 2,337 |
| 42nd Aegean Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,341 |
| Ambelokipi 2nd | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| 7th Anogia Open | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,964 |
| 39th Aegean Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stavros Lazaridis's chess games?
141 games by Stavros Lazaridis, from Apr 2003 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Stavros Lazaridis has played.
What does Stavros Lazaridis play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Stavros Lazaridis opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stavros Lazaridis answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games).
What openings does Stavros Lazaridis play as White?
As White, Stavros Lazaridis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stavros Lazaridis play as Black?
As Black, Stavros Lazaridis most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Stavros Lazaridis's FIDE rating?
Stavros Lazaridis is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Stavros Lazaridis played?
Our database contains 141 games by Stavros Lazaridis, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 35 draws, 55 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stavros Lazaridis?
141 games by Stavros Lazaridis reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.